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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
Death cut. Down Al. ereat ana Small.

Death Cuts Down All, Great and Small.
A party of hotel men III the Astor house ro-
tunda on Monday We're discussing the recent
deaths Of Mrssrs. Hunting and Smith, and
hoping that the destroyer would not visit
their ranks for soSne time to come, when one
of the party said
"Thcie are several hotel keepers in town
whose death, am sorry to say, is only
question If time"
"Eho are theyr eagerly inquired the
others.
The first gentleman repeated names which
We're greeted with expressions Of sorrow and
regret.
"But didn't know they were sick,n
thoughtfully remarked one Of the party.
"They are not sicl;.n
"What's the matter with them thcn2"
"Noihng."
'WclI, r.
Gas said, their death is only question of
time
AID solemn silence appeared and mingled
with thc cruwd-Hotel Mail.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
One Landlords yav.

well, old fellow, what have you been doing
all these years since saw you lastp
Got married, settled down, and am run
ming hotel out in Michigan. You know
how l like to hunt and ffshln
certainly. Do you have good hunting and
fishing where YOU lives'
First class, and when man comes to nv
hotel without baggage, ask him if he can
hunt; if he can't, if he can fish. If he can't
do either | strike him for his money in ad.
vance, If he can do both, he is good for his
two wee's' hoard New York Tribune
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
AS 1t Is in England-perb M

Ponsonby-Devilish slow affair, hay9
De Twirliger-Yaas. No nobility to give
it tone, doncherknow.
Ponsonby Suppose we play a game of bill
lizards, Gul
De Twirliger--Wouldnt really do. Aw-
thaw, Let US stay and keep the common ned.
Pile in countenance. The poor dayyils viii ~
pleased to know that we are looking at them.
Philadelphia Call.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
A Likely Stnrv

Did you read about burglars stealing
large amount of money from the guests at a
summer resort in the CatskillsTn
Il read it, but don't believe itn
"Why notf'
Because no guest at summer resort has
any money to be stolen at the close Of the
season. The landlord has got it all"-Ex-
change,
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
ErceptIons Prove the Rnla.

Blinks-I don't believe woman ever read
novel without looking at the last chapter
first to see how it turned out.
Omaha Girl have, many time.
@Perhaps some one had already told you
how they turned out"
ENo, no one knew"
"No one knewln
"No. They were published serially in the
magazines. Omaha World.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
A Mia Sort of Renrnnr

A traveller, being in coffee house with
some gentlemen, was largely drawing ON the
credulity Of the company.
"Where did you say all these wonders hon-
pened, sir'" asked gentleman present
u can't exactly say" replied the traveller.
"but somewhere on the continent Russia i
think"
II should rather think Italy, returned
the other.-Unldentilled
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
omaha's Notion of 1t.

New York Broker-Is there room for an
other street itemi
New York Financial Editor-Yes, 1 can get
in few lines.
swell, I've just consummated a stock deal. 1"
"All right, I'll put it in. Did you make
anythingn
ayes Stree, made si7 by the operation"
"Very well, I'll announce that Mr. Blank
the coming Napoleon of Finance, cleared
100000 yesterday by a shrewd deal.n
"Thats the idea. How muchl" A..
"Ten dollars. .n-Omaha World.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
The Evolution of Slang.

The growth of slang on the variety stage is
interesting and instructive. For long time
it has been thought funny to play on a word
to thei extent of saying: II beg your pud-
ding" instead of a beg your pardon.n
Next some dowdy fakir thought of remark
ing to his pail Il was at the races today, and
if had had any money I'd have bet on a horse
named Tapioca."
"Why" ..
"Because Tapioca is a pudding" e., soft
thing, or easy certainty.
Now the former expression has been carried
to 81 beg your tapioca," and audiences roar
at the quip without exactly knowing why
Buffalo Express.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
ioc., 25c., SOC. and Sl.oo.
HOME TESTIMONIALS:

B B9n 9 Gu Gn me Of jnyeTto qrr which had yearaa
OF nme @ Of Of th Hay & Ts1Ios I II few doses Of BRAZILIAN
@ p @ @ nt s ior GsIE&sa & eyer say Tnd hgad HoaNo
tne doctors n relief began taking
heye Brazilian Balm will do all thgy
death; Dr.
~ va y e. RI lost children
ier
s@y.-BurOn D. Dlaty, 1Htord Dcl ~
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
Notice to Creditors.
Estate OF MILES B. BAIRD, DECEASED.

Notice 10 hereby given by the undersigned,
administrator Of the Estate Of Miles b. Baird,
deceased to the creditors of. and all persons hsv
ing claims against the said deceased. to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication of this notice
to the said Administrator, at Soldier. Alturas
county,. Idaho.
Dated ct Soldier, Idaho, April 80, 1887.
LAFAYETTE NJ. GRIFFIN,
Administrator Of the Estate Of Miles B. Baird.
$50 deceased.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
Ranch to Rent.

A Ranch on Camas Prairie is for rent for one
year from date.
The said ranch is q timber culture, and situate
along Soldier creek, which runs through IL. Some
80 acres of 1t under q lawful fence, and so
acres have been cultivated.
The owner will rent it to any industrious indi-
vidual who will agree to plant 10 acres to trees.
the first thing in the spring, they arrive
and who will agree to keep the fences up. No
other rent will be ch arged.
Apply at theTrMEs office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
y dissolution Of Co.partnership

HAMHY, IDAno, Msrch 26, 1887.
Noucs 10 hereby given that the co-psrtnership
'o'oFe existing between the undersigned
we Hardware and Tin business. at HALEY,
.as. under the hrm name Of Cliff sidebotham
.Noy Dissolved, and thst the business will
'ef be conducted by J. r. Cli6, who will
~ ns debts Of. and collect the accounts due, the
urn. R. A. sIDEBoTHAM,
J. r. CLIFF.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
Matrimonial Agency.

JANSEN & CO., 9, Station Road, Plaisted, Lon.
don. England. Established to supply Settlers In
the States with the addresses of respectable young
women who are willing to communicate with bona
fde Tradesmen, Farmers, and others desrou of
meeting with useful wives. They will be sup
piled from the Agricultural Districts of England,
Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, as well as the Con-
hnent of Europe. Applicants should state tb cir
particular requirements and preferences, enclos-
ing Postal Order for so cents, to meet preliminary
expenses. au3d&w
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
The Baxter Hotel, Ketchum

PAUL P. BAXTER, proprietor. is the Oldest
and best kept hotel on Wood River. The dining
are supplied with everything the market affords.
The rooms are large, airy and well furnished.
Charges very moderate. This is a HOTEL, and
when in Ketchum don't forget the fact or the leca
ion Main street. below First National Bank. SGT
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27

r Good Washer and Ironer
Is wanted at the HALEY Laundry at once. An
ply to MRS. FORREs NJ
m]ott In George Krieg's old building
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
HALEY. IDAHO, FRIDAY. MAY q, 1887.
THE DOLLAR COLUMN,

Advertisements not exceeding an inch for ten
zines OF small type) in length will be inserted in
tnas column for one dollar per week, or fifty cent?
the hrst insertion and twenty-five cents each sd.
ditfonal linsertion-payable in advanced
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
Taken Up.

A BAY MULE, with saddle-narks, but NO visible
brand, lame in right fore leg, came to my corral,
near the Camas MILL on the 30th Of December; is
spry, and young-looking and weighs about 76O
pounds. @-. --He.. 80 II
The owner is requested to call at my place, pay
charges, and take the mule away.
JAMES RICHARDSON,
At Ranch near Camas Mill.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
HALEY Laundry,

Upper Main street lin the store formerly occupied
by George Krieg.)
River. WV
Clothes delivered promptly.
Short orders . specially.
~No Chinese employed.
milo MRS FoRpra
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
For Sale At Cost.

The hotel and ranch on Willow creek known az
the Travellers Home" is offered for sale for the
cost of the improvements. The location is the
best on the HALEY and Smoky road. Reason fol
selling Serious illness Of my wife, necessitatine
change of climate.
For further particulars apply 1T Riley NAL
lory's, HALEY, or on the premises, of
.- TT. HAYS.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27

LAID OFFICE AT HAuEY, IDAHo,(
April 8, 1887.
I, John ". White, Of Soldier, idaho, who made
Soldiers Homestead Application, No 60, for the
Sw 4 Sec. IL, l g, r IA East. do hereby give no.
tice Of my intention TO make final proof TO estab-
lish my claim to the land above described, aud
tion before the Register and the Receiver at
HALEY. Idaho, on May 7. 1887, BY two Of the fol-
lowing Witnesses: Henry d. Watson, Fred. w.
Jordan, John h. Alternately, and Enoch A. White
all of Soldier, Idaho.
(signsture of claimant3 JOHN W. WHITE.
LAND OFFICE AT HALEY, IDAHo,t
April s. 1887,
Notice of the above application will be pub
lished in the wooD RIVER TMKs p inted at
HALEY, Idaho, which / hereby desiSs nate as the
newspaper published nearest the land described
in said application.
s6 HOMER L. POUND, Register.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
A Gard.

Ts all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness early de-
thy tsy; loss % Oh nlannoou Nc, Will sena recipe
great remedy was discovered by a missionary in
South America Send a self-addressed envelope
City. deI4
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

"A .'0oanss due the late frm must be settled
A." OF they viii b placed out for collection.
april II. iss. IF. cIIYr.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
For Sale---The Nevada Hotel

This popular and well-known hotel is offered
for sale at bargain. It is doing q big business
and has a steady run of custom.
For further particulars apply to the proprietor,
W. j. ARMSTRONG,
ap12 At the Nevada Hotel.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
Lost--$lO Reward,

Lost, between HALEY and Bellevue, q plair
gold ring, with initials inside.
=, liberal reward will be paid on Its delivery Al
this Office. miItSs
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
For Sale, Cheap.

Two Billiard Tables--a carom and pool table
Inquire at 8. J. FRIEDMAN'S or
m31 VIM. RABJOHNS
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-27
Good Pure Milk.

Good, Pure Milk-milk that 10 milk-deliveret
In any part Of town, As cheap % the cheapest
Test samples furnished free.
Al1tjl3 d. EARHART,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20
RHEUMATISM AND CATARRH CAN BE
CURED
CAxAxDMerA, y. y, May Is, 1856.

CANANDAIGUA, y. y, May IS 1856.
Pardee Medicine Co,
GENTLEMEN Nearly all winter | was
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rheumatism. commenced using DR..
Pardee's Rheumatic Remedy. but after
taking it for a time the pain became more
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remedy was making me worse but con
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and | gradually improved, the soreness
leaving my arms and shoulders and seem
ing TO pass out at my toes II has com
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difficulty and the catarrh. which | found
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and TO my great satisfaction | improved
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take one teaspoonful after breakfast and
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from the use of this remed :, and il is one
| can recommend to all
am, very truly yours.
T.. X. MCCALL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

rs fEybote is soiciy 5y the Itgti,,'dfc keaLrg Of
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Probably no other in the world receives so
many "etters Of thanks" Lydia r Pnkham, Of
Lynn Mass. Mrs. p Of Enfield y. H., says:
Il will simply say that your Vegetable Compound is all
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have to-day bought the seventh bottle Of your Vegc-
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Some of the ways in which the Law Ar
fect- Travel


fleets Travel
All persons except ministers of the Cos
pei must pay full fare.
The press must pay full fare.
No rebates allowed.
PASSES can be granted to officers or en-
ployes of railroad and transportation COM
panies only.
one company may exchange these passes
with another
Railroad men must pay full fares for
their families.
Tariffs must be printed and posted in
all stations.
Rates may be increased by giving ten
days notice.
Rates may be reduced by giving one
days notice. posting tariffs i'm the stations.
a lower rate cannot be given for a long
er journey, That is. if a war of rates
should occur and the fare between New
York and san Francisco be reduced To $40,
the companies giving such rates could not
charge more than that for conveyance to
any intermediate station.
No theatrical rates or passes to agents.
In regard To passes, the law applies &c
travel between states only; passes may he
given from one town TO another In the
same state.
Excursion, mileage. thousand mile or
Communication tickets are not affected by the
law
The extreme penalty of the law is fine
Of S., 900 for each and every otlense (giv-
ing a pass or cutting the rates., with a
liability for damages TO the man who fails
to get the pass or the cut rate.
/. Companies also liable in damages 70
persons injured through violation of any
of the provisions of the act: also costs OF
suit. The attorneys fees shall be fixed by
the court
2. No complaint shall be at any time
dismissed because of direct damage to the
complainant.
Each and every violation of the provls.
ions OF the act constitute an offense.
The commissioners of the Interstate
commerce bill. shall sit in judgment upon
all cases.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

mitraileuse is being tried in the
Austrian army which will fire 1000 bul.
let's i'm 30 seconds.
A schoolmaster at Lodi, Cal, whipped
fifteen girls because they turned up their
noses at him.
Blondin, the once famous tight-rope
walker, is spending his old age in London,
living comfortably on his savings.
The railroads of Colorado pay 20 pei
cent. Of the taxes and employ 1910 men,
who support 80, 900 of the population.
Dakota has met the free pass question
by apprOpriating 81. 500 year for her
supreme court judges travelling expenses.
Mrs. Delmer Cheesman Of Dryden,
Lapeer county, has commenced a suit
against Daniel &. Bacon. laying damages
at $4,000. for selling liquor to her de.
ceased husband.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20
Less Than One Half the Amoun, curel Him

John c. Heron of a i4th street. Roche ter
has been troubled for years with rheuma.
tism in the shoulders and about the heart.
He gave physician ten dollars for an ex-
animation, AMI he merely informed him
that he had rheumatism of the heart He
was cured by DR.. Par1ees Rheumatic
Remedy, and for less than ope-haf the
money paid for the examination.
Ask your druggist for DR. Pardecs Rem
edy and take no other. Price 81 per bottle
six bottles, 81.
Pardee Medicine Co, Rochester, y. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20
The People Of Oakland County Wild With
Excitement
PONTIAC, Mich, March 10, ls'

PONTIAC Mich, March 10 1857
On the 10th OF December lsS6, | came
from Orion to Pontiac, TO visit my par
emts, and was taken suddenly i'll. DR..
Galbreith of this place was called and
after making "A careful examination OF my
case, de ired council, and named ms coun-
cillor, Or. MclIraw of Detroit. They met
in council December 18th made ia careful
examination, and pronounced my disease
a Cam err of the Liver, and stated that
thee was no hope for me, as il was i'm
pOssib e TO cure me. The pain WAS very
severe and Or. Galbreith continued MS
visits, administering quoting powders
A swelling bunch had formed under my
ri hit ribs almost as large as my head, and
/ had given up all hopes OF recovery. But
having heard of Hibbards Rheumatic
Syrup,l sent ebruary LIST 1857, and bought
a bottle of the syrup from Mr.. Peter
Schmitz, druggist Of this place, and took
il as directed. About March lst something
broke and the swelling commenced 20 go
down, until 10 had almost disappeared.
Up TO this date have taken two and one
half bottles OF the syrup and have 80 far
recovered as to lie able to visit my neigh
tors, and am t"uly rejoicing that am
fast being relieved from such TERRIBLE pain,
and desiring TO acknowledge the benefit |
have received in using your syrup. | send
YOU this statement. hoping you will use il
so that others who are afflicted may be
benefited and relieved from pain a have
been. Very Truly,
CHARLES a. SPlER,
OF Orion Michigan.
PONTIAC. Mich, March 10th, lSs7
This is to certify that MIR. Ch"res A.
Spier, my son has made a correct state
ment of his case. a have watched by his
bedside during his entire illness.
JOHN SPlER.
The undersigned certify that they are
well Acquainted with Charles A. Spier,
whose signature appears above, and We
have no hesitation in saying that any
statement made by him can be relied upon
as being true in every particular.
BEkRlDGE& BERKIDGE.
Druggists, Orion Mich
J. A. NEAL.
Editor Weekly Review and Justice Of the
Peace, Orion. Mich.
j. =. KITCHEN. Postmaster.
ORION, Mich, March 18th, 1857.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

Mr.. +. +. Hush, Adrian, ~ Y. SAYS:
MY father was very lame with rhenma-
tism Now after using St Jacobs oil he
is no lamer than am. he was cured. I"
Price Fifty cents
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

That tired languid feeling and dull head
ache Is very dlsagreeabe. Take two of
Carriers Little Liver Pills before retiring
and they will find relief. They never fail
to do good.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

A swimming school In Frankfort on the
Main announces in English Swimming
instructions gwen by a teacher of both
sexes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

The pre- emit c,shier o. the National
traders banA Il ort AID, Me-. is Edward
Could. He ieen cashier continuously
for So years. and /, over ~ years old.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20
Health Marks.

A bright eve clear skin, glowing features
animated expires sion, and IA quick, firm
step. These are all secured by using DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

Miss Mary Green OF Paducah, Ky.
claims to he los years old As she is cut
ting her third set of teeth, her story ID
generally credited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

a tree was laid low by the woodman's
Ak at Bowersville Ohio. recently, and
40 fence post and - cords Of stove wood
were cut from il
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

The duke of Bera. infant prince of Por-
tugal. has seven cradles whi h he occu
pies in daily rotation b. in tructIon of
the court physician.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

At b eber. Lns'an county. Cal, resides
ar. Thomas l. rord who writes: 81 can
truthful ~ say | have "a ell 81 Jacobs OIL
in my family for wears, AMI find IL a never
failing remedy for all painful complaints"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20
CHARLES A. SPIER,

For descriptive pamphlet and large map Of
Nebraska aud co Orado, free send name and
ddr ess TO L. ;. Eustis, Omaha, Nebraska.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

Dion Boucicault says that one reason
why he retains his youth Is because
drink writes no wrinkles on his brow.
He never was tipsy in his life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

Mr. Mackay fire. luently sends his wife
from America a dozen or more cans of
terrapin, with VIII Oh she delights her
que & in Paris and London.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

Princess Dolgorouki, widow Of the late
Gar, was once Spanish actress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

months treatment for SOC. Piso's Rem
edy for Catarrh Sold 10y druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

Lieut.. Jcpson author OF the popular
novel, The Girl | Left Behind Me ~ Is
among the Englishmen in II. M. Stanlcys
exploring expedition.
The Queen regent of Spain has conferred
the order of Isabella the Catholic upon the
writer of n lullaby poem dedicated TO the
infant king OF : pain
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

sallo Skin and Pimples on the Face
cured 10y Carriers Little Liver Pills. 25cts
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

II 4 Rev. F. AsBURY HOWELL, Pastor Of the M T..
4 IN0EE XIuN Church, StuertOn, ".
l hicted with catarrh and indigestion. Bois
hnlH i blOtchcs began the surface OF the
BloTCnEs. dS%sss the Of DR. Psross
him for such complaints. and
time began to feel like we'll
Pleasant Purgaye Pellets
headache
wife could
Golden Medical
Now walk quite little light work."
L ~ I Mrs. IDA NJ. STRONG,
HIP had troubled with hp-joint
l ~s"' disease years. When he
DISEASE your Golden Medical al & @ and
be moved without suffering pain.
thanks Discovery, he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

took Ave months treatment in all. The
almost discouraged; could not perceive al
but the third month i began 10 pick up /
cannot now recite how, step by step, the
returning health gradually but surely
To-day / tip the scales At one hundred [
and strong"
Our principal reliance in curing Mr..
was the Golden Medical Discovery"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20
Liver, BLOOD and LUNG DISEASES.

done in the length OF time IN my hfe never TOOK
medicine seemed the
the whole system equal your Discovery and Pelets
Dyspepsa-THEREsA A. CAss, OF Springfield Mo, writes
u troubled liver complaint dyspepsia
seepessness Golden Medical Discovery cured me-
ChiIDs and Fever-Rev. II: f. MosLEY M0ntmorenct s. c.
thought would die with chlls
stopped them in short time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20
1.-THE BLOOD IS THE uFE.''

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-05-20

The proposed change in the punishment
laws. by which hou ,eholders were to have
an exemption of 81 per day for - consecu-
tive days, was defe ted in the house. The
present law was regarded as more liberal
to poor debtors, for IL gave them, when
householders, n $2j exemption, while the
proposed change gave only 81 per day ex-
emption. For example IL man worked
for 81. 30 per day he could he garnis heed
for all above 81 Many petitions from la
Dor organizations came in against the bill
and thi, helped to settle it,
The last section provides that the act
shall have effect and be enforced by every
court Notwithstanding any contract and
agreement to evade or avoid liability, of
its provisions.
After an exciting debate the house has
passed the agricultural college appropria-
tion bill. The bill appropriates $4,000.
The senate confirmed the following gen
tlemen named 10y the governor for the
Office of jury commissioners for Wayne
county James l.. Edison Of Detroit Levi
Barbour. Detroit; David Frev, Detroit
Theodore G. Sherwood, plymouth: Lyman
A. Brant, Detroit Tor the term % two
years, from the first day of April, 81,
and Walter ". Coots, Detroit, and Frank
Bleser Detroit, for four years.